Brainstrust:  You may be wondering ‘can you work with a brain tumour?’ ‘what do I do if I can’t work?’ ‘how do I go about returning to work?’. There is lots of information and support that you can access to feel more informed and in control.

 

Bright Futures: Bright Futures is part of No One Left Behind (NOLB) - the Scottish Government’s approach to tackling employment issues across the nation. It aims to ensure those who experience complex and multiple barriers to moving into work are not “left behind”. 

 

Children's Health Scotland: Information about the laws around ensuring your child is provided with appropriate educational support.

 

 

Enable: Enable Works serves people who are facing barriers to employment to obtain and sustain high quality and rewarding careers. 

 

 

Headway: Factsheets for people over 18 years living with a brain injury (including with a brain tumour diagnosis.) Helpful factsheets for employers and colleagues. 

 

 

The King's Trust: offers support to develop the skills and confidence you need to find a job or start a business  

 

 

My World of Work: Scotland’s career information and advice website. Use the website to explore careers which match your skills, personality and strengths. 

 

 

Shine Cancer Support: provides support to anyone living with a diagnosis of cancer in their 20s, 30s and 40s.  We know that it can be isolating to always be the youngest person in the waiting room and it can also be difficult to find information on the topics that matter to younger adults living with cancer such as fertility or returning to work.  They provide both online and in-person support including local social networks, a Facebook group and national events and workshops. Online, they share videos, personal experiences, blogs and a podcast and we are active on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 

  Street League: Sport is at the heart of what we do and what makes us successful. They support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health and employment. We use the power of sport to help young people, aged 16-29, who face personal barriers to employment to improve their wellbeing, secure employment and have a brighter future. They work in communities and with employers to equip young people with the confidence, motivation, essential skills and qualifications needed to succeed in the world of work. 
 

Venture Trust: Supporting Scotland’s adults and young people facing lifes toughest challenges through community and outdoor-based personal development programmes, employability courses and Outdoor therapy service 

 

Young Scot: Whether it’s finding reliable information, discounts to save you money or opportunities to volunteer, they're here to support you

 

Youth Scotland: Youth Scotland delivers a range of projects, events and programme’s for young people and youth groups.